Sufganiyot (Israeli Jelly Donuts for Chanukah)

[Chuck Lawrence]

Anyone have a lead on a Valley bakery or market that sells these?

[badvlad]

Is Bob's ( in Farmer's Market) too far away?

[earthbuilder]

So... I am most definitely in love with Sufganiyot!
In fact, growing up I think I looked forward to them even more than Chanukah presents.

No ordinary Jelly Doughnut can touch a Sufganiya. Sufganiyot are delightfully bready while still being fluffy and airy. Not too sweet, but of course covered in powdered sugar. It is as if a challah or brioche was crossed with a doughnut and then filled with delicious jelly (or ideally preserves). But the secret is not stuffing the doughnut with jelly... A good Sufganiya has just enough and that's it.

I grew up with Unique Bakery's (in Tarzana) Sufganiyot, which are still delightful.

But I have to say my personal trophy for best Valley Sufganiyot would have to go to Sarah J Pastries and Cakes in Canoga Park. They use a seedy jam that is fantastic.

Whatever you do.... always consume a sufganiya on the day of it's creation.

To all those fellow lovers of Sufganiyot... A Very Happy Chanukah to You!

[SIMIHOUND]

Sufgaynoit are not a different product than a jelly doughnut. They *are* a jelly doughnut. You simply have memories of great jelly doughnuts. I was raised in a very traditional home and never had one for Chanukkah until I was in Israel at age seventeen. I think that 90% of the families in America don't have them. Israel does.

[Arthur]

It seems to me the only difference anyone here has pointed out between sufganiyot and typical jelly donuts is that examples of the former have come from bakeries. Bakeries are not typically in the donut business and therefore their versions may lean toward the cakey side. It's similar to comparing donuts from Stan's or Donut Man to what you'd find in a supermarket bakery - the tastes are strikingly dissimilar, and it's not just a question of quality ingredients.

Sufganiyot are just jelly donuts, nothing more. If you don't believe this, try to find strongly conflicting recipes.

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Donut Man
915 E Rte 66, Glendora, CA 91740

[JAB]

+1 on that.

[omotosando]

Not in the Valley, but I had excellent sufganiyot from Eilat Bakery on Pico.
http://www.eilatbakery.com/

They must definitely did not taste like run of the mill jelly donuts.

Also, try heating them up for a few minutes in the microwave. Yum.

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Eilat Bakery
354 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

[paprkutr]

Krispy Kreme is strictly kosher, and they have a special for Chanukkah

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Krispy Kreme
1548 S Azusa Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748

[Chuck Lawrence]

Thanks everyone. Actually found a good supply at Victor Benes/Gelson's in Encino!

[Arthur]

I may get slammed for saying this, but in my lifetime of experience I have never detected the slightest difference between items labelled as sufganiyot and run-of-the-mill jelly donuts. Unless you need it to have kosher certification, any jelly donut from any seller ought to do just fine.

[SIMIHOUND]

Continental Bakery
12419 Burbank Blvd. Valley Village, CA
818-762-5005
http://www.continentalbakery.net/

Sam's Bakery and Doughnuts
[phone]
12450 Burbank Blvd

There may be more in this area being a Jewish neighborhood.
Have a good Chanukkah!

[avivale]

I don't know any specifically, but your best bet is probably a kosher market or bakery. Just remember they close early on a winter Friday.

[chuck]

i would guess that Unique bakery in Tarzana has them and Cambridge Farms in North Hollywood.